By David Price
Rep. David Price submitted the following statement during debate of the Iraq War supplemental funding bill. Price voted against the bill, which he faulted for not including provisions to bring about an end to the war. He noted, however, that the bill includes important benchmarks for political progress in Iraq, and he pledged to continue applying pressure on the president to change his failed war policy. The bill passed the House by a vote of 280-142. The Senate also passed the bill and it now awaits the president’s signature in order to become law.
“Mr. Speaker, today we are asked to vote for a fourth time in two months on legislation to provide funding for the ongoing military mission in Iraq.


